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The ticket, which had his wife's name on it, was used by another female passenger.
In the video, the Trinamool MLA from Navagram can be seen sitting with a person who does not have a valid ticket.
Navgram MLA Kanai Chandra Mandal was traveling in an AC coach of the Bhagirathi Express from Baharampur to Kolkata when his female companion allegedly The flight was booked in his wife's name. The discrepancy was noticed by the ticket collector (TT), leading to an altercation on the train. Footage of the incident later went viral on social media.
According to reports, another MLA from Jalandir was sitting in front of Kanai Chandra Mandal. There were allegations that Mandal's companion or another passenger boarded the flight without a proper ticket. The ticket, which had his wife's name on it, was used by another female passenger. This incident was discovered by TT, which sparked heated discussions on the ship, and the video quickly spread on social platforms.
In the video, the Trinamool MLA from Navagram can be seen sitting with a person who does not have a valid ticket. The MLA reportedly started threatening TT when being questioned, triggering outcry from other passengers. In response, the MLA recommended that the matter be taken to court.
The viral video shows the ticket inspector asking MLA Kanai Chandra Mandal about the situation. In an online post, BJP MLA Agnimitra Pal accused Mandal of traveling with two people, one of whom did not have a valid ticket. In the video, a male voice can be heard asking whether being an MLA gives someone the right to ignore the rules, while a female voice criticizes the chaos caused by using someone else's vote.
As the confrontation escalated, the MLAs tried to respond to the passengers, but they became increasingly vocal. A woman can be heard insisting that the MLA show his ticket to the TTE. The MLA's shouting continued and several passengers recorded the incident. At one point, another person tried to defend the MLA, but the female voice continued to criticize the fact that Mandal's companion held a general ticket. The video of this exchange aroused strong reactions on the Internet.
